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Vaccine Eligibility for Non-Immunocompromised
Pfizer-BioNTech
- 6 months-4 years
- 1st to 2nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
- No booster recommended
- 5-17 years
- 1st to 2nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose (Booster): at least 5 months after 2nd dose
- 18 years and older
- 1st to 2nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: (1st Booster): at least 5 months after 2nd dose
- 3rd to 4th dose (2nd Booster): at least 4 months after 1st booster
- 2nd booster only for adults 50 years or older
Moderna
- 6 months-17 years
- 1st to 2nd dose: 4-8 weeks after 1st dose
- No booster recommended
- 18 years and older
- 1st to 2nd dose: 4-8 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: (1st Booster): at least 5 months after 2nd dose
- 3rd to 4th dose (2nd Booster): at least 4 months after 1st booster
- 2nd booster only for adults 50 years or older
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
- 18 years and older
- 1st to 2nd dose (1st Booster): at least 2 months after 1st dose, preferably Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
- 2nd to 3rd dose (2nd Booster): at least 4 months after 2nd dose, either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
- 2nd booster only for adults 50 years or older
Vaccine Eligibility for Moderately to Severely Compromised
Pfizer-BioNTech
- 6 months-4 years
- 1st to 2nd dose: 3 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
- No booster recommended
- 5-11 years
- 1st to 2nd dose: 3 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
- 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3rd dose
- 12 years and older
- 1st to 2nd dose: 3 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
- 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3rd dose
- 4th to 5th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 4th dose
Moderna
- 6 months-17 years
- 1st to 2nd dose: 4 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
- 18 years and older
- 1st to 2nd dose: 4 weeks after 1st dose
- 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
- 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3rd dose
- 4th to 5th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 4th dose
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
- 18 years and older
- 1st to 2nd dose (Additional dose): at least 4 weeks after 1st dose and should be Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
- 2nd to 3rd dose (Booster): at least 2 months after 2nd dose, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna is preferred
- 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 3rd dose, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna is preferred
For more information about each different type of approved vaccine, visit the CDC's Vaccines page.
Vaccine - Booster Dose
According to the CDC & FDA, immunocompromised individuals include people who:
- Have been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years, or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome or Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Are diagnosed with HIV and have a high viral load or low CD4 count, or are not currently taking medication to treat HIV
- Are taking drugs like high-dose steroids or other medications that may cause severe suppression of the immune system
If you are not sure whether you fit into any of these categories, please contact your medical provider. For more details, please review the CDC’s information for moderately to severely immunocompromised people.
- Which booster should you get?
- Any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States
Please review: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
Rowan County Health Department Clinics
Please use the CDC’s vaccine finder tool to schedule a second dose with any provider or call 980-432-1800 for assistance. You can also call 704-216-8777, ext 3 to book an appointment.
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Elegibilidad para las Vacunas
Actualmente, todas las personas mayores de 5 años son elegibles para una vacuna contra el COVID-19.
1. Pfizer-BioNTech (dos dosis, con 3 semanas de diferencia) ahora está disponible para mayores de 5 años
2. Comirnaty (nombre comercial de Pfizer-BioNTech, es la misma vacuna) está totalmente autorizado para mayores de 12 años
3. Moderna (dos dosis, con 4 semanas de diferencia) está disponible para mayores de 18 años
4. Johnson y Johnson-Jannsen (una dosis) está disponible para mayores de 18 años
Para obtener más información sobre cada tipo diferente de vacuna aprobada, visite la página de vacunas del CDC.
Vacunas de Refuerzos
- ¿Qué refuerzo debería obtener?
- Cualquiera de las vacunas COVID-19 autorizadas en los Estados Unidos
Por favor revise: https://espanol.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
Vacunas - 2da Dosis de Refuerzos
De acuerdo con el CDC y la FDA, las personas inmunocomprometidas incluyen personas que:
• Ha estado recibiendo tratamiento oncológico activo para tumores o cánceres de la sangre
• Recibió un trasplante de órgano y está tomando medicamentos para inhibir el sistema inmunitario
• Recibió un trasplante de células madre en los últimos dos años o está tomando medicamentos para suprimir el sistema inmunitario
• Inmunodeficiencia primaria moderada o grave (como el síndrome de DiGeorge o el síndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich)
• Tiene un diagnóstico de VIH y tiene una carga viral alta o un recuento bajo de CD4, o actualmente no está tomando medicamentos para tratar el VIH.
• Está tomando medicamentos como esteroides en dosis altas u otros medicamentos que pueden causar una supresión grave del sistema inmunológico
Si no está seguro de que, si encaja en alguna de estas categorías, comuníquese con su proveedor médico. Para obtener más detalles, consulte la información del CDC para personas inmunocomprometidas de moderadas a graves.
Clínicas del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Rowan
Utilice la herramienta de búsqueda de vacunas de los CDC para programar una segunda dosis con cualquier proveedor o llame al 980-432-1800 para obtener ayuda. También puede llamar al 704-216-8777, ext 3 para reservar una cita.
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COVID-19
Phone: 980-432-1800
NCDHHS Information Line
You may also call the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) COVID-19 information line at 866-462-3821. Press 1 for English or to ask for a language interpreter. Spanish speakers should press 2. To submit questions online, go to Poison Control’s website and select “Chat.”
COVID 19 Información de contacto
Correo Electrónico: covid-19@rowancountync.gov
Teléfono: 980-432-1800
Información de los casos del condado de Rowan: https://bit.ly/rowan-covid19-hub
Línea de información del NCDHHS
También puede llamar a la línea de información COVID-19 del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) al 866-462-3821. Presione 1 para inglés o para pedir un intérprete de idiomas. Los hispanohablantes deben presionar 2. Para enviar preguntas en línea, vaya al sitio web de Control de Envenenamiento y seleccione "Chat".